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Workplace mental wellbeing

Workplace mental wellbeing is a top concern among employers, according to European-wide research.

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New Commercial Partner Victoria Holland

Corporate and commercial partner, Victoria Holland, joins West End Law Firm RIAA Barker Gillette (UK) LLP.

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Corruption in the World of English Football

In December 2019, at Central London’s Southwark Crown Court, three men from the world of English professional football were found guilty of soliciting, encouraging and taking a bribe of £5,000, following an undercover operation by journalists at the Daily Telegraph in 2016.

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Holidays over the Christmas period

Employers must be wary not to impose excessive sanctions in response to employees taking unauthorised holiday over the Christmas period.

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Holiday pay ruling hit schools and colleges

A case heard by the Court of Appeal earlier this year will affect many in the education sector; holiday pay for workers, who only work part of the year and have no contractually set hours, should not be calculated on a pro-rata basis.

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Press release: Awakn

RIAA Barker Gillette’s commercial real estate, employment and corporate teams act for luxury wellness facility Awakn in the lease of its flagship gym at 1 Jubilee Place, Canary Wharf, which opened on 14 October 2019.

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Employment Law: The Basics

The basics of what employers need to know and what they should be mindful of.

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Brand protection and your business

If your brand is left unprotected, there is a serious risk to your business. We set out below how registering a trade mark can yield sizeable commercial benefits whilst simultaneously mitigating risk.

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What is General Data Protection Regulation?

The aim of the GDPR is to harmonise the current data protection laws across the EU member states.

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Getting problem relationships through tinsel time

The family-focus of Christmas is often followed in January with news of unhappy couples who decide to call it quits, leading to so-called Divorce Day, as family lawyers receive a surge of enquiries when they re-open after the break.

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The Bribery Act: The one time you should look for the price tag

The Bribery Act ushered in a stricter anti-corruption regime when it came into force in 2011 and although Christmas gifts and hospitality are not banned, it’s important that companies don’t splash out and end up in deep water with over-generous Christmas gifts.

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How employers can say no, without saying a word

Employers juggling their workload need to ensure workers can take their rest breaks.

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